Ajuga reptans 'Mahogany Form' - Bugleweed
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous groundcover perennial
Common name: Carpet Bugle
Scientific name: Ajuga reptans 'Mahogany Form'
Foliage color: Dark green, evergreen, oval and textured
Flower color: Blue-violet in dense spikes
Mature height: 0.15–0.25 m
Mature width: 0.30–0.60 m
Habit: Compact, creeping, forming a dense and generous carpet
Flowering period: May to June, with possible reblooming in autumn
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate, very drought-tolerant once established
Soil type: Well-drained, light, fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic
✂️ Maintenance
Plant in full sun to partial shade in light, well-drained soil. Water regularly when planting to promote root establishment, then maintain moderate humidity. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage abundant flowering the following year.
This extremely hardy and evergreen perennial requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance. Ideal for rockeries, borders, and dry gardens, it offers spectacular spring blooms.